About the Community Board
The Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board holds regular meetings that you’re welcome to attend. Anyone can ask to speak to the Community Board about a local issue, activity or project.
The Community Board's main roles are to:
- Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of our community.
- Consider and report on all matters referred to us by the council, or any matter of interest to the board.
- Maintain an overview of services provided by the council within the community.
- Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community
What's happening in the community
News
Tell us what you think
Events
Local events
Thursday 14 August 2025 12:00 pm
Community Law Canterbury - Sports clubs - understanding the new laws
The new Incorporated Societies Act means that your committee will need to do a few things differently.
This workshop will let you know what’s changed, help you identify the new tasks you will need to do, and answer any questions you may have. To register or to find out more about this workshop or repeat sessions, please email communityeducation@canlaw.org.nz
Saturday 16 August 2025 07:00 pm
BLOOM Boutique Wedding Fair
The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston
Come join us for an evening filled with wedding inspiration, ideas, and all things wedding planning. Whether you're a soon-to-be bride, groom, or part of the wedding party, this event is one you won't want to miss.
Discover the latest trends in wedding fashion, styling, entertainment, equipment hire, and more. Meet talented vendors, designers, and planners to make your special day truly unforgettable. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore everything you need for your dream wedding.
Loads of giveaways up for grabs, including a diamond ring and our ultimate $30,000 wedding giveaway. Say it with me... Epic!
VIP ticket holders receive a complimentary beverage on arrival, complimentary canapes, a goodie bag loaded with treats including skin care, cosmetics/ magazines and sweet treats, plus priority access at 7pm when doors open.
The first fashion show has loads of prizes to be won, plus chats from the designers.
Book Now
Saturday 16 August 2025
Linwood Drain Enhancement Project
Linwood Drain on the east side of Tilford
112 Tilford Street
Woolston
A few local groups and residents are getting together to enhance the look of the Linwood Drain. Not just to beautify this walking track for all to enjoy, but also to improve the water quality for our special eel (tuna) and whitebait found here.
We need your help! Can you spare the occasional Saturday morning? No need to book, just be there.
We will be planting, removing weeds, watering, mulching, removing litter and pruning as required. Plants are kindly donated by 'Trees for Canterbury' native tree nursery. Tools, good company and morning tea are provided. Wear closed footwear and dress for the weather.
Together we can make a difference.
Friday 15 August 2025
An introduction to mission-led community change
For more information about this training you can register here
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video below. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board 7 July 2025
WWTP Community Meeting
Learn the deep history behind some of our favorite facilities
Community Board Decisions
Decisions made at the 7 July 2025 Community Board Meeting
Every month the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board meets and makes decisions on behalf of the community. Our last meeting was on the 12 May 2025 and the following decisions were made.
The next Community Board meeting takes place on 7 July 2025 at 4:30pm in the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Room on the corner of Union and Beresford Streets.
Reports considered and decisions made
A summary of the reports that were considered (in the order taken) and the decisions made during this Community Board meeting follows. For the full detail, please see the minutes at the bottom of the page.
Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2025/00065 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change Part C That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Clare Park - Lease to Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust Report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Approves the granting of a lease to Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust for a period of 33 years including renewals for the land and buildings (692 m2) located on Clare Park with an annual rental set ($302.40 including GST) in accordance with Council policies for setting of rent to community groups. 4. Delegates authority to the Manager Property Consultancy to do all things necessary and make any decisions at his sole discretion that are consistent with the intent of this report to implement the resolutions above including but not limited to conclude and administer the lease. Jackie Simons/Greg Mitchell Carried |
Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2025/00066 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change Part C That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Queenspark Disc Golf Course Report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Approves making the nine-hole disc golf course at Queenspark Reserve a permanent facility, with proposed course improvements as outlined in agenda attachment A. Jackie Simons/Alex Hewison Carried |
Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2025/00067 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change Part C That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Horseshoe Lake Reserve - Proposed Tree Removals Report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Approve the removal of forty (40) identified trees in Horseshoe Lake Reserve, located on Lake Terrace Road between Horseshoe Lake Road and Carlsen Street as indicated in agenda attachment A. Tim Baker/Celeste Donovan Carried |
Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board 7 July 2025
Document Library
Past Board Meeting decisions
Raranga te Rawhiti - Weaving the East
Collaborating with local community groups and encouraging active participation in decision-making
Meet your community board
Chairperson
Community Board member for the Linwood Ward
021 184 1072
Paul.McMahon@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Deputy Chairperson
Community Board member for the Linwood Ward
027 4732795
Jackie.Simons@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Burwood Ward
027 727 6111
tim.baker1@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Councillor for Burwood Ward
021 086 76195
kelly.barber@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Councillor for Coastal Ward
021 289 9880
celeste.donovan@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch
Community Board member for the Coastal Ward
027 277 9810
Alex.Hewison@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Councillor for Linwood Ward
021 799 321
yani.johanson@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Burwood Ward
027 302 3812
Greg.Mitchell@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Coastal Ward
021 077 6604
Jo.Zervos@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Your local Community Governance Team
| Chris Turner-Bullock | Manager Community Governance | 03 941 8233 | christopher.turner@ccc.govt.nz |
| Cindy Sheppard | Community Board Advisor | 03 941 6547 | cindy.sheppard@ccc.govt.nz |
| Emily Toase | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5216 | emily.toase@ccc.govt.nz |
| Sam Savage | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 6889 | sam.savage@ccc.govt.nz |
| Rory Crawford | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 7069 | rory.crawford@ccc.govt.nz |
| Jacqui Miller | Community Recreation Advisor | 03 941 5333 | jacqui.miller@ccc.govt.nz |
| Tim Samson | Support Officer | 03 941 7988 | timothy.samson@ccc.govt.nz |
